Apples of the highest flavor and color are grown near the large markets. 



so strong. The bulk of the fruit grown in this district is sold locally and 

 there are many opportunities for the development of new orchards. 



Section 5. Comprising the northeastern portion of Monmouth County, 

 this district is now one of the most important apple growing sections in the 

 State. Peaches, pears, grapes and small fruits also flourish. Transporta- 

 tion facilities to the markets in Newark, New York and along the seashore 

 are most satisfactory. The country is rolling, with ideal soil and climatic 

 conditions. 



Section 6. The parts of Middlesex, Monmouth and Mercer Counties 

 included in this area contain some very fine orchards, though the primary 

 interests are other than fruit growing. The striking success of these widely 

 separated orchards indicates fine opportunities for future development. 

 The land is gently rolling, easy to handle, and the roads and transportation 

 facilities are unsurpassed. The most important centers are Englishtown, 

 Hightstown and Cranbury. 



Section 7. This area, comprising the western half of Burlington, Cam- 

 den and Gloucester Counties, is the most intensive and important fruit 



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